The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) rule requiring that non-U.S. domiciled trademark applicants and registrants must be represented by an attorney who is licensed to practice law in the United States has taken effect as of August...

We are pleased to have received the 2019 Silver Award for Best USA IP Firm for Trademarks and the 2019 Special Distinction Award for Best USA IP Firm for Patent Prosecution from Leaders League during the International Legal Alliance Summit and...

Long awaited amendments to China’s trademark laws came into force on April 23rd and should help the owners of trademarks in China defend their rights. While these amendments are certainly good news, they leave many unanswered questions. To learn...

The Madrid Protocol has entered into force as of June 17, 2019, and a new Canadian trademark law is now in effect. Canada acceded to the Madrid Protocol on March 17th, 2019, and is now its 104th member. The new national law, inter alia, removes the...

Ladas is pleased to announce that the following colleagues have been selected as IP Stars for 2019: Matthew Asbell, Bharati Bakshani, Lanning Bryer, Ralph Cathcart, Janet Cord, Burton Ehrlich, Mavis Gallenson, Elizabeth Linford and Dennis Prahl....

IP recordal projects can be overwhelming. However, there are ways to keep these projects under control. To learn more, an article by Scott Lebson and Lanning Bryer entitled, “Upcoming IP Recordal Project? Keep These Tips in Mind,” is now...